valÂ·iant. adj. Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave: a valiant knight; a valiant effort.See Synonyms at brave.. marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic: a valiant effort. [1275â1325; Middle English valia(u) nt vaillant, present participle of valoir valÄre; see-ant ]. valâ²ianâ¢cy (-yÉn si) valâ²iance, n. valâ²iantâ¢ly, adv.
Name Meanings > Meaning of England Names > What does Edward mean? In English, the name Edward means - wealthy guardian. Other origins for the name Edward include - English, German.The name Edward is most often used as a boy name or male name. English Name Meaning - wealthy guardian.
Edward was the name of several Saxon and eight English kings, and is the name of the youngest son of the current queen. It was an early arrival in the New World -- there were several Edwards in the Jamestown colony and six on the Mayflower. Youngish actors Edwards Norton, Burns and Furlong help keep the name's image fresh. Parents today are more likely to prefer nicknames Ted or Ned to the traditional Ed or Eddie-- or, just as likely, to use the name in full.